Getting Involved with Celina Community Gardens

In summer of 2016,Celina Community Gardens, was started through a collaboration among the Mercer County Senior Fair
Board, local civic leaders, and area residents who shared vision for….

GOALS ofCelina Community Gardens

To steward a green space that is ecologically-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing

To invite contact with plants, birds, butterflies, and nature

To grow a diverse group of healthy plants: fruit, vegetable, herb, flower and ornamental

To provide a means for individuals or groups to grow the foods they eat

To enable people to harvest high-quality produce to share with others in the community

To aid others in reaping the many benefits of community gardening (health, connection with nature, life skills, and
financial security)

To encourage relationship building and strengthening a sense of community

To be an education resource for best practices in our locale: environmental stewardship, conservation, preservation,
stewardship, sustainability, permaculture, food preparation and preservation, and more.

To host educational and celebratory events for members and the community